Jacobs, one of the best running backs in the NFL, was slapped with the franchise tag earlier this offseason, and talks on a long-term deal have — apparently — not advanced to his liking.Jacobs, 25, would earn $10.1 million on the franchise tag in the 2023-24 season.Last season, Jacobs led the NFL in rushing yardage , rushing yards per game , yards from scrimmage and total touches .
“We feel strongly about him as a player and as a person and, hopefully, for us, we can get something done long-term,” Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels“We didn’t franchise tag him just to franchise tag; we did it to give us an opportunity to have a longer time to work through this.”Jacobs was also unhappy with the Raiders earlier this offseason when the franchise traded tight end Darren Waller to the Giants for a third-round pick.